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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsAUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

274 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

239 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

212 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2012-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    268 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    274 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,196 km
    743 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
274hp205kW+97 hp
239hp178kW+62 hp
212hp158kW+35 hp
177hp132kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,565kg3,450lb
1,565kg3,450lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
+40 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+27 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+16 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
60.5s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-3.6 s
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.5s-1.3 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.7s-12.8 s
Calculated
20.6s-9.9 s
Calculated
23.7s-6.8 s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,196km743mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
1,196km743mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
4,701mm185in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
2,808mm111in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Max trunk volume
962L
962L
962L
962L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
61L
61L
61L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hpPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
20.6 s
23.7 s
30.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp has 97 hp more than AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp: 97 hp (73 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hp and AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
5.9 s
268 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.5 s
255 km/h
158 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 3)274 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 2)239 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI (Stage 1)212 hpAUDIA4 (B8 8K)Facelift 20112.0 TDI177 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
239 hp
178 kW
212 hp
158 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
1,196 km
743 mi
1,196 km
743 mi
1,196 km
743 mi
1,196 km
743 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 239 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 212 hpAUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 177 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B8 8K) Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 274 hp

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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